say yes to the dress

If staring at rack upon rack of gorgeous wedding dresses soothes your soul, like it does mine, then Kleinfeld is your happy place. I think most of you have taken a spin around the sales floor, courtesy of Say Yes to the Dress, but now you can shop the racks for two days only—without trekking to New York City—when Gilt kicks off its first sale with a collection of dresses straight from Kleinfeld. Here’s a sampling of what will be up for grabs: Yumi Katsura Tulle Sculpted A-Line Bridal Gown, $999. (Original retail: $3,900) Reem Acra Silk Embellished Bridal Column Gown, $4,799. (Original retail: $6,000) Pnina Tornai Jeweled Back Mermaid Bridal Gown, $999. (Original retail: $6,900) Isaac Mizrahi Bow-Accent Sheath Bridal Dress, $1,799. (Original retail: $2,600) To celebrate Kleinfeld’s unique history, there will be one Pnina Tornai dress selling for $19.41 to reflect the year the store was founded, 1941. {Eeps! The sale goes live at noon tomorrow, and you can shop until midnight on Thursday. Click here to check out the preview. Which of the dresses is your favorite? Will you be shopping the sale? read more

Shopping for a wedding dress is the most thrilling experience you'll ever have with a credit card. But for the uninitiated, it's also a bit mysterious: the style descriptions (asymmetrical ruching!), the protocol (salon appointments!) and even a different sizing system. We'll tell you everything you need to know--including the best places to shop--so you can score the wedding dress of your dreams. read more